Low Head Lighthouse
Tasmania's oldest pilot station, with a maritime museum and penguin colony.
Entity introduction
About Low Head Lighthouse
Low Head Lighthouse is a coastal-history stop on the northern coast branch.
Key experiences
What makes it worth the stop
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Use it alongside a Tamar and Beauty Point direction.
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Use local official information before travel.
Verified information
Plan your visit
Getting there
Low Head Lighthouse is a coastal-history stop on the northern coast branch.
Best time to visit
Use it alongside a Tamar and Beauty Point direction.
Best time to visit
Use local official information before travel.
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Distances are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
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Food and local products
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Nearby food and local products
Distances are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-22